Mali vs Senegal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFCON 2025 quarter-final

The Lions of Teranga are on a four-match winning streak against the Eagles.

The Mali national football team are now going to take on the Senegal national football team for the quarterfinals of the 2025 AFCON. This interesting contest will take place at the Ibn Batouta Stadium.

The Eagles are coming in after taking down Tunisia in their round of 16 contest. The game between these sides ended in a draw at full-time, then the Mali national football team won the game on penalties. The next game is not going to be an easy one for them, as they have not performed up to the mark against Senegal in their last few meetings.

The Lions of Teranga completely outplayed Sudan in their last 16 fixture and will be keen to continue their winning run. They will be confident coming into their next matchup. The Senegal national football team are looking good at the moment and their last few results against Mali have been on the positive side. They will yet again be looking to take down the Eagles.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tangier, Morocco
• Stadium: Ibn Batouta Stadium
• Date: Friday, January 9
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Quart de finale.Deux nations, une place en demi-finale.Les Lions de la Téranga sont prêts à répondre présent 💪🏾🦁Concentration, caractère et fierté nationale.📍 Quart de finale🇸🇳 Sénégal 🆚 Mali 🇲🇱⏳ Le combat commence maintenant.#LionsDeLaTéranga #FootballSénégal… pic.twitter.com/12xZL8uR7z

— Football Senegal (@FootballSenegal) January 3, 2026

Form:

Mali: D-D-D-D-W

Senegal: W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Lassine Sinayoko (Mali)

Lassine Sinayoko barged in with a last-minute goal, which helped his side secure a draw, then they eventually managed to seal the win via penalties. He will be yet again looking to help his side in the attacking front and is also going to step up his game. A top performance by Sinayoko can help the Mali national football team.

Pape Gueye (Senegal)

He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous game for the Senegal national football team. Pape Gueye can control the midfield well and is surely capable of scoring goals. The 26-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the Lions of Teranga.

Match Facts

• Mali have only won one of their last five games.
• Senegal have secured four wins in their last five attempts.
• The Eagles have failed to secure a win in their last five fixtures against the Lions of Teranga.

Mali vs Senegal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Senegal to win @8/13 bet365
• Nicolas Jackson to score @2/1 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @1/5 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Woyo Coulibaly is suspended, hence keeping him out of action for Mali.

Senegal might miss out on the services of Assane Diao due to his fitness issues.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 42

Mali won: 9

Senegal won: 19

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

Mali predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Diarra (GK); Traore, Diaby, Camara, Dante; Lassana Coulibaly, Dieng; Sangare, Bissouma, Doumbia; Sinayoko

Senegal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mendy (GK); Diatta, Seck, Niakhaté, Jakobs; Diarra, Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye; Sarr, Jackson, Mane

Match Prediction

Neither of these sides can afford to lose, but it will be the Senegal national football team who are likely to outshine the Mali national football team in their upcoming AFCON clash.

Prediction: Mali 1-2 Senegal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Nigeria: NTA Sports 24, SuperSport

UK: Channel 4

USA: beIN Sports

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